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1990s

Colenta Electromobile GmbH

Colenta Electromobile GmbH

The Colenta Transporter is a bus similar to the well-known small Suzuki Super Carry. It was built as a two-seat bus with a closed loading area, as a four- or five-seat bus and as a van with flatbed. The specified maximum speed is 65 km / there are two versions based on CMC bodies (China Motor Corporation) whose models are Mitsubishi's license replicas. The smaller one has as base the Minicab and the larger the Mitsubishi Varica. The second body variant is still used in the Indian model Premier Sigma.

It was built in the early 1990s, a few hundred copies of the German company Colenta (Colenta Electromobile GmbH) to the electric car. Of these, only a few collectibles are still in operation. One problem is the procurement of spare parts, especially for the mechanical parts. There are variants with 90 volts (15 × 6V) and 96 volts (16 × 6V). The empty weight including battery is 1,190 kg, and the payload is 450 kg. The maximum speed is 65km/h, the range is up to 80 km, and the main areas of operation are North Sea islands such as Wangerooge

The Colentas are very differently equipped. There are some with internal electronic chargers, with external charger, with battery management system (Badicheq by Mentzer) etc.

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Colenta (1990-1992)

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  • Colenta Technical data 

    • CMC Minicab (CMC Varica Bus, data according to license)
    • Dimensions: L × W × H 3.68 m × 1.48 m × 1.90 m (364 cm × 143 cm × 193 cm)
    • Seats: 4/5 (5)
    • Curb weight: 1190 kg (1320 kg)
    • Payload: 450 kg (540 kg)
    • Axle load: v / h 725/1165 kg
    • Range 50-70 km (30-70 km) dep. from battery / temp
    • Top speed: 80 km / h (75 km / h)
    • Battery type: lead gel 96 V / 160 Ah
    • Engine: Thrace 10 kw (Thrige 12 kW) / 3450 / min
    • Transmission: 5-speed
    • Controller: Curtis controller
    • Tires: 155 R13 C 89L

       

       

    variant:

    • CMC MINI platform with sales construction
    • Dimensions L × W × H 3,310 m × 1,390 m × 2,600 m
    • Seats: 2
    • Curb weight: 1440 kg
    • Payload: 400 kg
    • Range: 40-50 km
    • Maximum speed: 30 km / h
    • Battery type: lead gel 60 V / 200 Ah
    • Motor power: 8 kW at 2400 / min
    • Direct flanged, so without gear
    • Tire: 155 R12 C 81J 

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